Selkirk College (888-953-1133) has a campus in Nelson and offers arts education via the well-known Kootenay School of the Arts, as well as technical training, including Digital Media, Music & Info Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, and Industry and Trades.

In nearby Castlegar (one hour from Balfour), Selkirk College offers Business and Aviation, Health and Human Services, Renewable Resources, University Arts and Sciences, and International Education.

Nelson University Center offers Athabasca University programs onsite in Nelson. The courses are transferable to any Canadian university (including NUC’s future bachelor’s degree program), as well as to many universities in the U.S.